Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 18814

Electronic Warfare and Unmanned Air Systems: Procurement

Tabled: 14 July 2026
Answered: 22 July 2026

Question

Luke Akehurst

LabourNorth Durham

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan published on 30 June 2026, what milestones have been set for the delivery of counter-drone and electromagnetic warfare capabilities.

Answer

Luke Pollard
The pace of technological innovation and development of uncrewed aerial systems means the threat is in a state of constant change. To keep pace with this rapid evolution of the threat, counter drone capability needs to focus on spiral development, flexibi...

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